How much does a compensation make in Phoenix?
$76,720a year
Median yearly pay for compensations in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $36.88 an hour or $6,393 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.88
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 233
- Jobs in the area
- 1,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,000Median: $76,720Highest 10%: $119,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,000 | $21.63 | |
| 25th | $58,680 | $28.21 | |
| Median | $76,720 | $36.88 | |
| 75th | $98,030 | $47.13 | |
| 90th | $119,200 | $57.30 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for compensations.
| Tucson, AZ | $66,990 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Personal Financial Advisor | $103,700 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $102,000 |
| Project Management Specialist | $100,800 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $97,070 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $95,060 |
| Management Analyst | $94,900 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $94,700 |
| Budget Analyst | $84,810 |
| Business Operations Specialist | $84,190 |
| Financial Specialist | $81,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $36.88 ($76,720 a year).
Do compensations make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $76,720 against $78,210 nationally, 2% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $74,930, so Phoenix pays 2% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for compensation pay?
77 of 233 metro areas with data.
How much does a compensation make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.